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December 8, 2016Mount Union and UMHB: The throwback semifinalThe Purple Raiders and the Cru have met in two semifinal matchups previously, in 2004 and 2012. Here's a look back at those two classic games, both won in the closing seconds.

December 5, 2016Veteran anchors lead Purple Raiders offenseWhile three freshmen saw time at quarterback, senior linemen Brooks Jenkins and Mitch Doraty made sure the offense didn't miss a beat. Their leadership has the Purple Raiders offense clicking as they aim to return to Salem. Brian Lester has more on the Road to Salem.

December 3, 2016It won't just be a purple partyDefense, turnovers, and special teams plays made the difference across the four national quarterfinal matchups on Saturday. Host Mary Hardin-Baylor and road teams Mount Union, John Carroll, and UW-Oshkosh advanced to within two wins of a title, which means someone new will be in Salem.

December 1, 2016Freshmen follow one path, but to two destinationsTwo freshmen are expected to get starts at quarterback in Saturday's national quarterfinals. And not only are they both from the same conference, but they both have gotten coaching from the same Gagliardi Trophy winner. Adam Turer has more in a Road to Salem feature.

November 26, 2016Mount Union shuts Johns Hopkins down to advance to quarterfinalsMount Union scored the final three touchdowns of a road playoff game for the second Saturday in a row, as the Purple Raiders rallied from a 21-7 first half deficit to beat Johns Hopkins, 28-21, and advance to the national quarterfinals for the 25th consecutive season.